Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, popularly known as Ronaldinho Gaucho or simply Ronaldinho, has said he will not watch the Brazilian national football team in the Copa America.
NaijaOnPoint.com.ng (NOP) reports Ronaldinho to have described the current Brazilian national football team as “one of the worst teams in recent years”.
The 44-year-old Brazilian former professional footballer was reacting, after Brazil drew 1-1 with the U.S. men’s national team.
“That’s it, I will not watch any Brazil game at the Copa América and not celebrate any victory — it’s a shame, I’m done!
“I’ve had enough. It’s a sad moment for those who love Brazilian football… and it’s hard now to find the spirit to watch the games when you see this team now.
“It’s one of the worst teams in recent years, also no respectable leaders and only average players for the majority, it’s something unacceptable for all of us.
“I’ve never seen a situation as bad as this. Lack of love for Brazil shirt, lack of quality… and lack of football.
“Our performance has been one of the worst things I have ever seen, it’s such a shame. I’m leaving this,” Ronaldinho.
NOP reports Brazil have not won a major trophy since winning the Copa America in 2019.
Meanwhile, Ronaldinho won the World Cup, Copa America and Confederations Cup with Brazil in his playing days.
Dorival Junior’s side begin their Copa America tournament against Costa Rica in Los Angeles on June 25.
Following Costa Rica, Brazil face Paraguay on June 28 before closing out Group D against Colombia on July 2.